There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Tullamore by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Athy to KildareRe / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to PortarlingtonIc / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to TullamoreIc / ...
2h 20m€9–15Bus
- Take the bus from Athy William Street to Saint Peter and Paul's ChurchIw06
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Tullamore830
2h 22m€13–20Drive 52.7 km
- Drive from Athy to Tullamore52.7 km
52 min€9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athy to Tullamore52.7 km
52 min€75–95Bus, line 726 bus, line 830 bus
- Take the bus from Athy Barrow Quay to Kildare Square883
- Take the bus from Kildare to Portlaoise Hospital726
- Take the bus from Portlaoise Hospital to Tullamore Hospital830 / ...
3h 38m€20–27
Athy to Tullamore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Tullamore is to drive which costs €8 - €13 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Tullamore is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €8 - €13.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Tullamore. However, there are services departing from Athy William Street and arriving at Tullamore via Portlaoise JFL Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Tullamore. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Tullamore via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Athy and Tullamore is 68 km. The road distance is 52.7 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Tullamore without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €9 - €15.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Athy to Tullamore, including transfers.
Athy to Tullamore bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Athy William Street station.
Athy to Tullamore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Tullamore is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €9 - €15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Tullamore, IE-OY, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athy to Tullamore via Kildare and Portarlington in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy William Street to Tullamore via Saint Peter and Paul's Church and Portlaoise JFL Avenue in around 2h 22m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Kildare to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Portarlington to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Athy William Street to Saint Peter and Paul's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 05786-24416
- slievebloomcoaches@live.com
- Website
- slievebloomcoaches.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Portlaoise Hospital to Tullamore Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 045 980383
- kildaresd@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Athy Barrow Quay to Kildare Square
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Athy Barrow Quay to Kildare Square
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
- Phone
- 045 - 482062
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Athy Barrow Quay to Kildare Square
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kildare to Portlaoise Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- €75–95
Vals Cabs Athy
- Phone
- +353 87 704 0245
Crom A Boo Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 863 2463
Athy Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 666 9882
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Tullamore bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Saint Peter and Paul's Church station.
Athy to Tullamore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Tullamore is 53 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Athy to Tullamore.
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